Issue 25, the Nov-Dec 2014, issue of Inside History has a wealth of inspiring
features and practical tips to help you trace your family tree and learn
about the life your ancestor led. You’ll read about:
- The latest free records online to help you find your family
- Why Sydney Harbour’s Old Quarantine Station is the perfect historic city mini-break
- How you could win a History Lovers trip to Norfolk Island worth $5,000, plus have your ancestor feature on our cover
- A non-profit company leading the way in reuniting lost war medals
- How to tell the difference between a ‘cottage loaf’ and a ‘kiss curl’ and why it can help in decoding the date of trickier family photographs
- The amazing discovery of a “Dead Man’s Penny” buried in a Sydney backyard, and how it was returned to descendants by a thoughtful stranger
- The centenary celebrations underway to commemorate Ernest Shackleton’s audacious trans-Antarctic expedition and the Australian photographer who captured their death-defying struggle
- Resident expert Shauna Hicks helps piece together the puzzle of a marriage certificate riddled with errors
- Inside History sits down for a chat with Christine Bramble, historian and author of Sisters of the Valley, a research project into WWI nurses
- Take note of the latest historical events around Australia and New Zealand
- Explore our reviews of the latest historical apps and books
- We’re giving away 40 copies of Anzac Treasures – our biggest book giveaway ever!
